Senior Professional in Human Resources— International™

Exam Topics

Is this Certification Right for Me?

Demonstrate your strategic international HR leadership with the Senior Professional in Human Resources - International™ (SPHRi™) from HR Certification Institute (HRCI). The SPHRi (formerly the Human Resources Management Professional™ or HRMP™), for internationally based HR leaders, validates senior-level HR competency and mastery of generally accepted HR principles in strategy, policy development and service delivery in a single international setting.

Am I Eligible?

To be eligible for the SPHRi you must meet one of the following conditions for education and experience*:

Have at least four years of experience in a professional-level HR position + a master’s degree or global equivalent,

Have at least five years of experience in a professional-level HR position + a bachelor’s degree or global equivalent, OR

a minimum of seven years of experience in a professional-level HR position + a high school diploma or global equivalent.

What Is Covered?

How Much Does It Cost?

Exam Fee*: $495 + Application Fee: $100

*Once an exam application is approved, no refunds will be made whether a candidate withdraws or no longer wishes to take the exam.

To make certification more accessible worldwide, HRCI offers a global allowance for the PHRi/SPHRi exam which provides the exam at a reduced fee. Applicants who live in low-income, lower middle-income, and upper middle-income economies as defined on the World Bank Country and Lending Grouplist will pay a reduced exam fee of $200 USD/ $300 USD.

Package your exam with a selection of preparation materials and insurance at the same time for a lower overall cost

*bundling cannot be done after an exam has already been purchased

When Can I Take the Exam?

Testing for the SPHRi is available year-round, subject to test center availability.

How Do I Remain Certified?

Your SPHRi certification is valid for three years after testing. To maintain your SPHRi credential, you must earn 60 recertification credits over a three-year time span. Of the 60 recertification credits required, 15 must be Business Management & Strategy credits. Learn more about HRCI recertification requirements.

Is this Certification Right for Me?

Earn international HR acclaim with the Professional in Human Resources - International™ (PHRi™) from HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®). The PHRi (formerly the Human Resources Business Professional™ or HRBP™), for internationally based practitioners, validates professional-level competency, knowledge and skills to help to propel your HR career forward. With the PHRi, you demonstrate mastery of generally accepted technical and operational HR principles in a single international setting.

Am I Eligible?

To be eligible for the PHRi you must meet one of the following conditions for education and experience:

Have at least one year of experience in a professional-level HR position + a master’s degree or global equivalent,

Have at least two years of experience in a professional-level HR position + a bachelor’s degree or global equivalent, OR

Have at least four years of experience in a professional-level HR position + a high school diploma or global equivalent.

How Much Does It Cost?

Exam Fee*: $395 + Application Fee: $100

*Once an exam application is approved, no refunds will be made whether a candidate withdraws or no longer wishes to take the exam.

To make certification more accessible worldwide, HRCI offers a global allowance for the PHRi/SPHRi exam which provides the exam at a reduced fee. Applicants who live in low-income, lower middle-income, and upper middle-income economies as defined on the World Bank Country and Lending Grouplist will pay a reduced exam fee of $200 USD/ $300 USD.

Package your exam with a selection of preparation materials and insurance at the same time for a lower overall cost

*bundling cannot be done after an exam has already been purchased

When Can I Take the Exam?

Testing for the PHRi is available year-round, subject to test center availability.

How Do I Remain Certified?

Your PHRi certification is valid for three years after testing. To maintain your PHRi credential, you must earn 60 recertification credits over the three-year time span or retake the exam. Learn more about HRCI recertification requirements.

Global Professional in Human Resources®

GPHR certification validates your mastery of multinational HR.

Exam Topics

Is this Certification Right for Me?

Let the business world know you have the knowledge and skills needed to manage HR challenges in a global marketplace. Earn the Global Professional in Human Resources® (GPHR®) from HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®). The GPHR demonstrates your mastery of multinational HR responsibilities, including strategies of globalization development of HR policies and initiatives that support organizational global growth.

Am I Eligible?

To be eligible for the GPHR you must meet one of the following conditions for education and experience:

Have at least two years of experience* in a global professional-level HR position + a Master’s degree or higher,

Have at least three years of experience* in a professional-level HR position (at least two in global HR) + a Bachelor’s degree, OR

Have at least four years of experience* in a professional-level HR position (at least two in global HR) + a high school diploma.

*Note: Global HR experience is defined as having direct, cross-border HR responsibilities for two or more countries or regions

Package your exam with a selection of preparation materials and insurance at the same time for a lower overall cost

*bundling cannot be done after an exam has already been purchased

When Can I Take the Exam?

Testing for the GPHR is available year-round, subject to test center availability.

How Do I Remain Certified?

Your GPHR certification is valid for three years after testing. To maintain your GPHR credential, you must earn 60 recertification credits over the three-year time span or retake the exam. Of the 60 recertification credits required, 15 must be Global credits. Learn more about HRCI recertification requirements.

Earning a credential from HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®) speaks volumes â€• about you as an HR professional, about the organization you serve and about the employees who put their trust in you. An HRCI certification distinguishes you as a master in the HR field, with proven levels of skills and knowledge, and the competence necessary to mitigate risks and drive business results.

Whether you are an HR expert or just starting out, HRCI has a suite of proven credentials that are just right for your level of experience.

Global Professional in Human Resources®

GPHR certification validates your mastery of multinational HR.

Exam Topics

Is this Certification Right for Me?

Let the business world know you have the knowledge and skills needed to manage HR challenges in a global marketplace. Earn the Global Professional in Human Resources® (GPHR®) from HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®). The GPHR demonstrates your mastery of multinational HR responsibilities, including strategies of globalization development of HR policies and initiatives that support organizational global growth.

Am I Eligible?

To be eligible for the GPHR you must meet one of the following conditions for education and experience:

Have at least two years of experience* in a global professional-level HR position + a Master’s degree or higher,

Have at least three years of experience* in a professional-level HR position (at least two in global HR) + a Bachelor’s degree, OR

Have at least four years of experience* in a professional-level HR position (at least two in global HR) + a high school diploma.

*Note: Global HR experience is defined as having direct, cross-border HR responsibilities for two or more countries or regions

Package your exam with a selection of preparation materials and insurance at the same time for a lower overall cost

*bundling cannot be done after an exam has already been purchased

When Can I Take the Exam?

Testing for the GPHR is available year-round, subject to test center availability.

How Do I Remain Certified?

Your GPHR certification is valid for three years after testing. To maintain your GPHR credential, you must earn 60 recertification credits over the three-year time span or retake the exam. Of the 60 recertification credits required, 15 must be Global credits. Learn more about HRCI recertification requirements.

Is this Certification Right for Me?

Earn international HR acclaim with the Professional in Human Resources - International™ (PHRi™) from HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®). The PHRi (formerly the Human Resources Business Professional™ or HRBP™), for internationally based practitioners, validates professional-level competency, knowledge and skills to help to propel your HR career forward. With the PHRi, you demonstrate mastery of generally accepted technical and operational HR principles in a single international setting.

Am I Eligible?

To be eligible for the PHRi you must meet one of the following conditions for education and experience:

Have at least one year of experience in a professional-level HR position + a master’s degree or global equivalent,

Have at least two years of experience in a professional-level HR position + a bachelor’s degree or global equivalent, OR

Have at least four years of experience in a professional-level HR position + a high school diploma or global equivalent.

How Much Does It Cost?

Exam Fee*: $395 + Application Fee: $100

*Once an exam application is approved, no refunds will be made whether a candidate withdraws or no longer wishes to take the exam.

To make certification more accessible worldwide, HRCI offers a global allowance for the PHRi/SPHRi exam which provides the exam at a reduced fee. Applicants who live in low-income, lower middle-income, and upper middle-income economies as defined on the World Bank Country and Lending Grouplist will pay a reduced exam fee of $200 USD/ $300 USD.

Package your exam with a selection of preparation materials and insurance at the same time for a lower overall cost

*bundling cannot be done after an exam has already been purchased

When Can I Take the Exam?

Testing for the PHRi is available year-round, subject to test center availability.

How Do I Remain Certified?

Your PHRi certification is valid for three years after testing. To maintain your PHRi credential, you must earn 60 recertification credits over the three-year time span or retake the exam. Learn more about HRCI recertification requirements.

Senior Professional in Human Resources— International™

Independent of geographical region, the credential complements local HR practices.

Exam Topics

Is this Certification Right for Me?

Demonstrate your strategic international HR leadership with the Senior Professional in Human Resources - International™ (SPHRi™) from HR Certification Institute (HRCI). The SPHRi (formerly the Human Resources Management Professional™ or HRMP™), for internationally based HR leaders, validates senior-level HR competency and mastery of generally accepted HR principles in strategy, policy development and service delivery in a single international setting.

Am I Eligible?

To be eligible for the SPHRi you must meet one of the following conditions for education and experience*:

Have at least four years of experience in a professional-level HR position + a master’s degree or global equivalent,

Have at least five years of experience in a professional-level HR position + a bachelor’s degree or global equivalent, OR

a minimum of seven years of experience in a professional-level HR position + a high school diploma or global equivalent.

What Is Covered?

How Much Does It Cost?

Exam Fee*: $495 + Application Fee: $100

*Once an exam application is approved, no refunds will be made whether a candidate withdraws or no longer wishes to take the exam.

To make certification more accessible worldwide, HRCI offers a global allowance for the PHRi/SPHRi exam which provides the exam at a reduced fee. Applicants who live in low-income, lower middle-income, and upper middle-income economies as defined on the World Bank Country and Lending Grouplist will pay a reduced exam fee of $200 USD/ $300 USD.

Package your exam with a selection of preparation materials and insurance at the same time for a lower overall cost

*bundling cannot be done after an exam has already been purchased

When Can I Take the Exam?

Testing for the SPHRi is available year-round, subject to test center availability.

How Do I Remain Certified?

Your SPHRi certification is valid for three years after testing. To maintain your SPHRi credential, you must earn 60 recertification credits over a three-year time span. Of the 60 recertification credits required, 15 must be Business Management & Strategy credits. Learn more about HRCI recertification requirements.

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